Zion Williamson more than just 'decent' in Pelicans return
NEW YORK — Despite praise from his teammates and coach, Zion Williamson called his regular-season return to the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night just a «decent starter performance.»
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Williamson scores 25 in return as Pelicans drub Nets 130-108
NEW YORK: Zion Williamson returned from a one-year absence with 25 points and nine rebounds, powering the New Orleans Pelicans to a season-opening 130-108 rout of the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night.
Ben Simmons excited, says he has to be Brooklyn Nets' motor
NEW YORK — Brooklyn Nets swingman Ben Simmons couldn't hold back his excitement as he prepared to play in his first regular-season NBA game in almost a year and a half.
Canadians will play key roles in the upcoming NBA season
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Zion Williamson says “I’m playing” in Wednesday opener vs. Nets
After missing all of last season following foot surgery, Zion Williamson didn’t want to let a little ankle tweak keep him from playing in the Pelicans opener Wednesday.
Warriors, Celtics, Clippers betting favorites for NBA title
Based on the betting odds, the new NBA season is the most wide open the league has ever seen. Sportsbooks have numerous legitimate contenders and no clear-cut favorite.
Kevin Durant praises Zion Williamson, calls him 'one of one'
NEW YORK — Brooklyn Nets star forward Kevin Durant studies the game, and its history, as much as any top player in the NBA today. That's why his praise of New Orleans Pelicans young forward Zion Williamson as a «one of one» type of talent speaks volumes about the kind of ability he believes the 22-year-old possesses.
Nets’ Kevin Durant on Draymond Green punch: ‘I've never seen that until the other day on camera'
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